The playwright Arthur MILLER was an American playwright who wrote plays such as Death of a Salesman, The Crucible, and All My Sons. He was born in 1915 and died in 2005. His most famous work is Death of a Salesman, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949. MILLER was also a screenwriter, essayist, and novelist. He was a major figure in American theatre during the 20th century. His last name is MILLER, which is a 6-letter word that can be used to answer the crossword puzzle clue for 'playwright Arthur'.